- 7Km
- 1/2Day
- 1h30Average
paddle time - 25 €From
The descent
The course
This course of 7 km between Vallon Pont d’Arc and Châmes is perfect if you want to have a glimpse of the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, without doing the long descent.
A trip of 1 hour and 30 minutes of paddling, alternating between quiet and rapid parts, will bring you under the beautiful Pont d’Arc.
The passage under this natural bridge at the entrance of the nature reserve is a unique and unforgettable experience.
Do not hesitate to take your time for some stops to swim, pick nick, sun, explore…
Once you have finished your descent, no stress, a bus is waiting to bring you back to your car.
Highlights of the Mini Descent 7 km
- The rapid Le Charlemagne
- The passage through the Pont d’Arc
Prepare your trip
Address Base N° 1, what to take, advice… Prepare your trip, check our ‘practical information‘ page
Starting point and departure times for the Mini Descent 7 km
Base N° 1 Vallon Pont d’Arc |
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7.30am to 4pm non-stop |
8.30am to 3pm non-stop |
8.30am to 4pm non-stop |
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From 30/03 to 06/05 | |||
From 07/05 to 30/06 | |||
From 01/07 to 31/08 | |||
From 01/09 to 30/09 | |||
Note that | – Meet 30 minutes before departure to prepare. – After your descent, a bus will bring you back to your car. – See return times here below. |
Return times
Return times of the bus after your descent :
- From 30/03 to 06/05 : 11.30am – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm
- From 07/05 to 31/08 : 11.30am – 1pm – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm – 6pm
- From 01/09 to 30/09 : 11.30am – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm
Note that :
- Return are to be given before departure and are subject to availability.
- Return times are Les horaires de retour are indicative and depend on the arrival of our customers, traffic on the road and possible unforeseen situations.
- On busy days, extra waiting time may be expected.
Rates and booking for the Mini Descent 7 km
L’Estivale 1/2 day – 5 km |
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Off season | Season | |||
Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 23 € | 25 € | 27 € |
10 – 19 pers | 21 € | 23 € | 25 € | |
20 + pers | 19 € | 21 € | 23 € | |
Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
17 € | 17 € | 17 € |
7 to 12 years 3rd place |
17 € | 17 € | 17 € |
Mini Descent 1/2 day – 7 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
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Off season | Season | |||
Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 25 € | 27 € | 29 € |
10 – 19 pers | 23 € | 25 € | 27 € | |
20 + pers | 21 € | 23 € | 25 € | |
Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
18 € | 18 € | 18 € |
7 to 12 years 3rd place |
18 € | 18 € | 18 € |
Maxi des Minis Descent 1/2 or 1 day – 12 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
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Off season | Season | |||
Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 33 € | 35 € | 36 € |
10 – 19 pers | 30 € | 32 € | 34 € | |
20 + pers | 27 € | 30 € | 32 € | |
Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
20 € | 20 € | 20 € |
7 to 12 years 3rd place |
20 € | 20 € | 20 € |
Les Gorges de l’Ardèche 1 day – 24 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
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Off season | Season | |||
Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 36 € | 38 € | 40 € |
10 – 19 pers | 33 € | 35 € | 38 € | |
20 + pers | 30 € | 33 € | 36 € | |
Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
23 € | 23 € | 23 € |
7 to 12 years 3rd place |
23 € | 23 € | 23 € |
Les Gorges de l’Ardèche 1 day – 31 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
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Off season | Season | |||
Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 36 € | 38 € | 40 € |
10 – 19 pers | 33 € | 35 € | 38 € | |
20 + pers | 30 € | 33 € | 36 € | |
Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
23 € | 23 € | 23 € |
7 to 12 years 3rd place |
23 € | 23 € | 23 € |
Les Gorges de l’Ardèche 2 days – 31 km Bivouac not included |
Internet | Counter | ||
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Off season | Season | |||
Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 60 € | 62 € | 64 € |
10 – 19 pers | 57 € | 59 € | 61 € | |
20 + pers | 54 € | 57 € | 59 € | |
Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
7 to 12 years 3rd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
L’Aventure 2 jours – 36 km Bivouac not included |
Internet | Counter | ||
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Off season | Season | |||
Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 62 € | 65 € | 67 € |
10 – 19 pers | 59 € | 62 € | 64 € | |
20 + pers | 56 € | 58 € | 61 € | |
Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
7 to 12 years 3rd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
Pack Eau Vive I 2 days – 7 km + 24 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
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Off season | Season | |||
Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 60 € | 62 € | 64 € |
10 – 19 pers | 57 € | 59 € | 61 € | |
20 + pers | 54 € | 56 € | 58 € | |
Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
7 to 12 years 3rd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
Pack Eau Vive II 2 days – 12 km + 24 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
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Off season | Season | |||
Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 65 € | 67 € | 70 € |
10 – 19 pers | 62 € | 63 € | 66 € | |
20 + pers | 59 € | 59 € | 63 € | |
Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
7 to 12 years 3rd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |